The Economic Outlook For Fuel Cells by Emily Turek


Another deciding factor in whether fuel cells will be the next gasoline is how much they cost. In this economy, they have to be economically affordable to be a success. If they are too expensive, not many people will be able to purchase them and creating this alternative energy will be a lost cause.


Many people look at fuel cells as a fantastic way to boost the economy. The assembly all of the fuel cells would create the need for new companies which in turn would create the need for hundreds of thousands of new jobs. Keeping in mind that many of these jobs require an education, which would increase the drive to obtain a college education. There would also be some jobs in which no extensive knowledge is needed. This new area of work would be looked upon as a jump-start in today’s economy.


True, the unemployment rate has currently gone down a bit, but that is hardly an indicator that the economy is doing better. There are also hopes that this years Black Friday and Holiday shopping season will spark the give-and-take of people spending more money. Even if it does, the economy for the rest of the year may still remain the same. Having alternative energy fuel cells would provide a year round dependable market with steady employment, useful applications, and a dual saving the environment and economy stance.


The economic outlook on hydrogen powered fuel cells seems to be positive, filled with hope that it will create a turn in the right direction not just to boost the United States’ economy, but also economies around the world.


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